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Looks like the Moller Flying Car is finally entering production. I can’t wait to see these things zipping around. The $90,000 price tag seems like quite a bargain too. The M200G is the size of a small automobile and is powered by eight of the Company’s Rotapower® rotary engines. This vehicle is intended for operation continuously in “ground effect” up to approximately 10 feet altitude. Dr. Moller calls the M200G, “the ultimate off-road vehicle” able to travel over any surface. “It’s not a hovercraft, although its operation is just as easy. You can speed over rocks, swampland, fences, or log infested waterways with ease because you’re not limited by the surface. The electronics keep the craft stabilized at no more than 10 feet altitude, which places the craft within ground effect where extra lift is obtained from operating near the ground. This lets you glide over terrain at 50 mph that would stop most other vehicles” he continued. While the Company does not foresee the requirement for significant training or licensing to operate the vehicle, it is prepared to offer demonstration sessions in Davis, California once the vehicle is ready for market. Production on the initial six airframes started earlier this week using hard-tooled molds with the capability of producing one fuselage per day. Depending upon engine production volume the M200G price could start as low as $90,000. The key component in determining the M200G production price is the cost of its Rotapower® engines. The Company is working with a strategic partner to produce this engine for a number of different applications in order to obtain the cost benefits of high volume production. Persons interested in purchasing a M200G volantor may reserve a delivery position by making a refundable escrowed deposit. ” |
July 27th, 2007
They owe over 100 million $$$, they’re going back to their old/original prototype model for the cash. It’s not even a flying car, its a hovercraft!
July 27th, 2007
I will let someone spend 90k and tell me how it works before I get one. I am skeptical of the 50mph and see a lot of people getting hurt or dieing from this wonderful machine.
I really am excited to see that technology is not at a standstill and to see that small companies can compete with corporations who want to grid lock the oil chugging ground vehicle.
Maigo,
It is not a hovercraft. It is not really a flying car either. That is why they call it a ground-effect vehicle (Volanator)
August 6th, 2007
Bah, I use my hummer for ground travelling.
Heh
Its cool if it can really fly over, say, an ocean. =)
August 30th, 2007
This is so awesome. You can fly it without being a pilot!
January 21st, 2008
interested to own a flying car